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Indians signed RHP Tom Mastny to a minor league contract.

The Indians sold Mastny to the Yokohama Bay Stars last December. He posted a 5.69 ERA in 61 2/3 innings for them. Mastny, 28, gave up 24 runs in 20 innings for the Indians in 2008, which left him with a 6.13 ERA in 94 career major league innings. Mon, Mar 1, 2010 02:07:00 PM

The Indians have reportedly opted to sell reliever Tom Mastny to the Yokohama BayStars.

Mastny, 27, gave up 24 runs in 20 innings for the Indians last season, leaving him with a 6.13 ERA in 94 career innings. Mon, Dec 8, 2008 12:29:00 AM

Mastny has given up 16 runs in 13 2/3 innings for Cleveland this year. He'll need to improve this month or risk being cut from the 40-man roster over the winter. Tue, Sep 2, 2008 06:16:00 PM

Indians optioned RHP Tom Mastny to Triple-A Buffalo.

Mastny stood out in a horrid Indians bullpen, posting a 10.80 ERA in 13 2/3 innings. He figures to return in September, but in the meantime Brendan Donnelly is expected to replace him in the bullpen. Thu, Aug 7, 2008 09:14:00 AM

Mastny hasn't been a starter since 2005, but with Jake Westbrook heading to the disabled list the Indians needed someone to fill in on short notice. He figures to be on a relatively low pitch count, so expect plenty of action from the bullpen.

The Indians thought about keeping six right-handers after dropping Aaron Fultz, but they ultimately chose Craig Breslow over Mastny for the last spot. Mastny had a 6.39 ERA this spring, and it didn't help his case that he had options left.

Tom Mastny lost to the Yankees after giving up a run in the eighth and three in the ninth on Sunday.

Mastny allowed six, walked one and struck out none in an ugly showing. He's been penciled in as the last reliever in the Cleveland pen, but with a 7.20 ERA in nine innings, he shouldn't be a lock. Jorge Julio would appear to be the one pitcher with a chance of overaking him.

Tom Mastny, who had been unscored upon in five innings this spring, surrendered four runs in an inning on Monday.

Jorge Julio also gave up a run. At the beginning of camp, it looked like one of the two would almost certainly claim the last spot in Cleveland's pen. However, the door now appears to be open for Rick Bauer to sneak in.

Tom Mastny pitched two scoreless innings and struck out three Monday against the Jays.

Mastny overcame long odds to win a bullpen spot with a big spring last year. This time, he'll have to hold off challenges from Jorge Julio and others in order to keep his spot. He's fanned five in three scoreless innings so far, so he's off to a good start.

Michael Brantley (ankle) has been cleared for throwing and light hitting activity.

Brantley underwent surgery last October to stabilize the ligaments in his right ankle and he is questionable for the start of the 2018 regular season. The big test will be running and he's a couple weeks away from ramping things up in that department. If he
is not ready, Lonnie Chisenhall, Abraham Almonte, Tyler Naquin, and Melvin Upton Jr. would be in the mix for starts in left field to open the year. Jason Kipnis could see some action there too.

Indians manager Terry Francona said Bradley Zimmer (hand) is "a very long shot" to return during the postseason.

Zimmer had the stitches removed from his surgically-repaired left hand last Wednesday and is close to swinging a bat, but he's too far behind to project a return to live action before the end of October. The rookie center fielder hit .241/.307/.385 with eight home runs and 18 stolen bases over his first 101 major league games in 2017.

Danny Salazar "experienced an onset of right shoulder rotator cuff inflammation in mid-January," per a press release from the Indians.

Salazar has resumed throwing and is "progressing well," according to the same media update, but the 28-year-old right-hander is also "a couple weeks behind" the other pitchers in Indians camp this spring. It's possible this could affect his readiness for the beginning of the 2018 regular season. Salazar battled elbow and shoulder problems in 2017 and finished with a disappointing 4.28 ERA and 1.34 WHIP, though he did strike out 145 batters in 103 innings.

Cody Anderson (elbow) is scheduled to throw off a mound Saturday for the first time since undergoing Tommy John surgery last March.

Anderson is hoping to be ready for the start of the 2018 season, but the Indians may hold him out of live games until sometime around mid-to-late April. The 27-year-old right-hander owns a 4.50 ERA and 1.31 WHIP in 152 career major league innings (24 starts, 10 relief appearances). He'll likely be used in long relief in 2018, or as rotation depth at Triple-A Columbus.